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About CPG

We are a Group Purchasing Organization helping community health centers and nonprofit organizations streamline costs and boost efficiency.

With no cost membership, our discounted vendor contracts save CommonWealth Purchasing Group members over $40 million a year.

Purchase With Confidence

Our national and regional contracts ensure highly competitive pricing.

Save Your Organization Money

Save up to 35% on supplies, equipment and general services.

Receive Cohesive Data Reporting

All CPG members receive an annual report showcasing their savings through our program.

Industry Insights

Stay up to speed with webinars, podcasts, and more.

FAQs

We Have The Answers To Your Most Pressing Questions

What amount of savings can I expect from the CPG program?

Your savings will likely depend on your organization’s unique circumstances since costs vary between health centers. However, new members typically expect savings between 18% and 20%.

How will these savings affect my bottom line?

Community health centers and nonprofits spend between 9% and 10% of their budget on supplies. Therefore, 18% to 20% savings will yield a bottom-line impact between 1.5% and 2% on your organization’s overall budget.

Do I need to change vendors?

Often we can save you money by sticking with your existing vendors—nothing on your end changes. We’re able to save you money, and you keep your current vendor relationship.

It's often difficult to change vendors. How can CPG help us with that?

We select high-quality, reliable vendors to ensure a seamless transition. Vendor representatives will meet with your team to discuss every aspect of the vendor-member relationship, from ordering and delivery to payment terms and return policies.

What are my purchasing volume commitments?

We impose no commitments or minimums.

What makes CPG different from other GPO's?

Our knowledge and expertise in community health centers and nonprofits means we’re well-equipped to deliver the products and services our members need most. Our vendors work with each member to drive prices down, so you’ll enjoy uniquely tailored customer support.

How do group purchasing programs save organizations money?

We negotiate CPG’s deep discounts with our vendors—the purchasing power of CPG’s membership gives us serious leverage. Secondly, we analyze each member’s purchasing to recommend discounts wherever possible. Lastly, our vendors work closely with your organization to ensure proper inventory management, so you’ve got what you need when you need it without over-ordering.

How do I know that your contracts will save me money?

We negotiate deep discounts with our vendors based on the combined purchasing power of CPG members. We’ll analyze your purchasing and recommend lower-cost alternatives wherever possible.

Testimonials

What Our Members Are Saying About Us

Pedro Mraz

Merrill Thomas — CEO, Providence Community Health Centers

We have been working with CPG for over 15 years, and have found the savings, support and partnership a crucial part of our success. They are always available to help and assist with our purchasing needs. I would highly recommend CPG!

Pedro Mraz

CFO, Community Health Care Association of New York State

CPG is a valued partner of CHCANYS, helping to support us by providing significant savings that we can reinvest in patient care. The team is responsive and supportive regarding key areas of need we identify.

Tabitha Strosin

Ruby Pezanetti — COO, Edward M. Kennedy Community Healthcenter

My experience with CPG has been absolutely outstanding. Their teams are incredibly accessible, always quick to respond, and keep me in the loop with new opportunities and updates on vendors and value proposition. They provide supportive guidance that makes the entire vendor search process collaborative and encouraging. Most importantly, their work is exceptionally thorough; they pay close attention to the details that matter and consistently deliver high-quality vendor partners for evaluation. They care deeply about structuring deals that benefit CHCs and members in their network. I highly recommend CPG to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated partner!

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